Description
Easy Fruit Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together the best of nature’s bounty in a quick, delightful way. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a summer picnic, holiday feast, or just a healthy afternoon snack—this salad combines fresh strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, juicy pineapple, and sweet mandarin oranges. The unique twist comes from a creamy dressing made with instant vanilla pudding powder that enhances the fruits’ natural flavors while adding a deliciously smooth texture. This customizable recipe allows you to add your favorite fruits or even sprinkle in some nuts for an extra crunch. Enjoy this light and nutritious dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 11 ounces blueberries
- 3 cups red grapes (halved)
- 1 whole pineapple (sliced)
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges (1 can)
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine all sliced fruits and gently stir.
- Add the dressing: Sprinkle the pudding powder over the fruit, add vanilla and almond extracts, and stir gently until mixed.
- Chill before serving: Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg